TactoTek, Finland partners with Symbiose, France to expand IMSE production for automotive programs On February 25, TactoTek signed a manufacturing partner agreement with Symbiose, a France-based advanced printed electronics company specializing in In-Mold Electronics (IME). The partnership strengthens manufacturing capacity and supports the rising global demand for IMSE solutions in automotive programs. Under the agreement, Symbiose will license ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

Ichikoh Industries to make dozens of sets of high-precision molds annually at its new tooling center Ichikoh Industries, Ltd. (Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture), a subsidiary of France-based Valeo S.A., began full-scale operations at its tooling (mold) center it has established in house The center will produce dozens of sets of high-precision molds per year. While global mold production depends on China, the company has established this in-house...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/16

Valeo wins major in-vehicle lighting contract from premium global automaker Valeo Group (Valeo) has secured a major program for car interior lighting solutions from a premium global automaker. The solution integrates lighting and electronics into a single smart structure. It will enter Valeo’s new automated high-volume production line utilizing TactoTek’s In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology. This contract brings Valeo’s order i...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

uction and been applied to some vehicle models.The 900V high-performance magnesium alloy coaxial dual-e-drive assembly adopts a coaxial planetary row structure, delivering a CLTC combined efficiency of 92.4% and a power density of 5.69kW/kg when operating above 750V. The housing is made with a hard-mold semi-solid-state magnesium alloy die-casting process for an overall weight reduction of around 30%. An in-depth oil-cooling solution for the stat...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

and formability. Having undergone several tests and validations, the new product is expected to be applied to other key structures, such as door rings, longitudinal beams, and crossbeams. Going forward, Chery and HBIS Group will continue to invest in areas such as material design, stamping forming, mold processing, and industrial chain collaboration to accelerate the large-scale application of high-performance materials to more vehicle models and...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/11

Hanguk Mold Kimje to build injection parts plant in Gimje, South Korea -South Korea’s Hanguk Mold Kimje will build a plant specializing in the production of injection parts in Gimje, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, investing KRW 12.3 billion (JPY 1.35 billion). At this plant, the company will produce and supply garnished parts, deck-side covers, and other products for a next-generation, environmentally friendly truck, which is now unde...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/07

Toyoda Gosei and Kansai Paint jointly develop “in-mold coating technology” Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) and Kansai Paint Co., Ltd. (Kansai Paint) have jointly developed an “in-mold coating technology” that enables plastic forming and painting within a mold. The new technology supports production of large molded automotive parts such as front grilles, and provides mirror-smooth painted surfaces and durability. While in-mold coatin...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

e company was officially registered as an after-blow supplier of South Korea’s Hyundai Mobis Ltd. After-blow is a device to remove internal moisture of vehicle air conditioning systems by operating the systems for a specific period after the car engine is turned off. It can suppress the growth of mold and bacteria, thereby improving air quality and hygiene conditions inside the vehicles. iTronics aims to expand the supply of the after-blow to v...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Mold maker R Kogyo starts bankruptcy process It was reported that Hiroshima District Court decided to start the bankruptcy proceeding of R Kogyo (Aki Ward, Hiroshima City), a mold manufacturer, on August 7. The company’s total liabilities are about JPY 2.258 billion, according to Tokyo Shoko Research, Ltd. Since its incorporation in 1986, the company has established a foundation for sales mainly to automotive-related companies, and expanded its...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

e engines and leverages Nissan’s extensive expertise in powertrain design, materials engineering, and manufacturing. The process incorporates a specially developed cobalt-free, copper-based alloy with excellent thermal conductivity, in-house nozzles inspired by polishing techniques used in forged mold production, and AI-driven quality assurance systems. These innovations reflect years of accumulated know-how, enabling the successful implementat...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

creates durable, self-healing surfaces. The design supports integrated heating elements for radar sensors. Another innovation is a rear light concept, created with ams OSRAM. The design hides decorative elements when off and reveals a striking light signature when on. Using ALIYOS LED foils and In-Mold Decoration (IMD) technology allows custom graphics, text, or images—even on complex 3D shapes. Compact mini LED tech offers new styling options...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

BASF introduces Ultramid T6000 polyamide for E&E components On July 28, BASF announced Ultramid T6000, a high-temperature polyamide. Ultramid T6000 (PA66/6T) bridges the gap between polyamide 66 and polyphthalamide (PPA). It allows for easy processing at low mold temperatures like standard PA66. Due to its good colorability, compounds with different white shades can be manufactured, in addition to durable orange and grey. The flame-retardant grad...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28

Shenyang Minghua designated for exterior trim project Shenyang Minghua Mould & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. (Shenyang Minghua), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jiangnan Mould & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. (JNMPT), was recently designated by a leading luxury automaker for an exterior trim project. According to the customer’s plan, the project is expected to start mass production in January 2028, with a lifecycle of 5 years, an estimated total sal...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28

Toyota changes payment for parts suppliers’ mold manufacturing costs from installments to lump sum Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) revealed that it has changed its payment for parts suppliers’ mold manufacturing costs from conventional payment in installments to lump-sum payment. The OEM changed the method of payment starting in July, with the aim of leading to improvements in the suppliers’ cash flow. Most suppliers pay mold manufacturin...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Pillar part incorporating NPAC’s technology adopted for Lexus LM Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings Co., Ltd. (NPAC, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture) announced that a pillar part to which an in-mold coating technology for large automotive thermoplastic exterior parts is applied has been adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation’s Lexus LM. The in-mold coating technology was jointly developed by NPAC and Uchihamakasei Corp. (Uchihamakasei), a subsidi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Zhejiang Yusei Plastic Mould, China plans new plant in Serbia On July 2, the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the City of Niš, and the Chinese company Zhejiang Yusei Plastic Mould Group CO LTD signed a memorandum of understanding to construct the company's new factory in Niš. The project involves a EUR 26.5 million investment to build a new, modern production facility next to the current factory and partner Xingyu. It will employ 280 new w...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

Minghua de Mexico designated by North American EV manufacturer for exterior trim project Minghua de Mexico, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jiangnan Mould & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. (JMPT), was recently designated by a North American EV manufacturer for an exterior trim project. According to the customer’s plan, the project is expected to start mass production in January 2026, with a lifecycle of 5 years, an estimated total sales volume of 36...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Phillips Medisize and TactoTek, Finland partner for IMSE manufacturing in USA and Mexico On June 11, TactoTek announced that Phillips Medisize, a Molex company, has joined the IMSE (in-mold structural electronics) ecosystem as a licensee. Phillips Medisize will begin IMSE manufacturing at its facilities in the USA and Mexico, serving key markets including consumer, defense, automotive, and medical technology. IMSE technology integrates electronic...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

ported that Stellantis is starting a new round of job cuts, aiming to reduce 610 workers through voluntary exits. This time, the layoffs are focused on the Turin production hub in the Mirafiori plant. The affected roles include 250 employees from the body shop, 19 from the press department, 31 from mold construction, 212 from central offices, 20 from services, 16 from the Fiat Research Center, 53 from the PCMA site in San Benigno, and 9 from the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Future Motors breaks ground on intelligent plant in Xinjiang On June 2, Future Motors broke ground on an intelligent plant in Xinjiang, which will integrate the R&D, manufacturing, testing, and export of New Energy Vehicles. With a total floor area of around 265,000 square meters and a total investment amount of over CNY 1 billion, the plant is slated to contain functional areas for die-casting mold assembly, coating, final assembly, new vehicle ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04